The Will County CED is committed to ensuring that Will County's business community has the latest information on the impacts of COVID-19 and the  resources to help businesses respond.  Check back frequently for information related to COVID-19 and other important updates.  Connect with us socially on all of our communication platforms.  

COUNTY

• Will County Coronavirus Response Page Click here
• Will County Health Department  Click here  
  • HOTLINE:  815-740-8977 (Mon.-Sat. 8a-4p)      
• United Way of Will County Covid-19 Response Fund Click here
• Emergency Assistance for Homeless Information - announced March 24th Click here
• Food & Essential Services Assistance Resources Click here

 
COMMUNITY RESOURCES/NEEDS

• Senior Services of Will County is looking for donations for seniors pets so they do not leave their homes.  Contact 815-723-9719 to donate or drop off at the center 251 N. Center Street.  (dry, canned dog, cat or kitten food and non-clumping cat litter)
• American Red Cross - Click here
• ​Northern Illinois Food Bank Click here

STATE OF ILLINOIS

• Governor Pritzker Announced $900 Million Package of Equity-Driven Community and Business Grant Programs - June 17, 2020 Click here
• Restore Illinois- A Public Health approach to Safely Reopen Our State (published May 5) Click here
  • Restore Illinois - Department of Public Health Region by Region Dashboard - (Will County is in the Northeast Region) Click here
• ​IL Economic Injury Disaster Small  Business Loans (EIDL) through the U.S. Small Business Administration Click here 
  • Frequently asked questions Click here
• Office of Governor JB Pritzker  Click here 
• State of IL COVID-19 Information and Resources Click here
• IL COVID-19 Hotline (800) 889-3931
• IL Department of Commerce Phase 3 Business Toolkit Click here
• IL Department of Commerce Covid-19 Information for Small Businesses Click here
• IL Department of Commerce - Help for Businesses, Workers & Residents Click here
• IL Department of Public Health (IDPH) Coronavirus Business and Organization Guidance Click here
• ​​IL Department of Revenue Taxpayer Resources (Employers) Click here
• IL Department of Revenue Information Bulletin/March 23  Click here 
• IL Department of Employment Security (IDES) Information for Employers  Click here 
• IL Chamber of Commerce  Click here 
• IL Department of Public Health  Click here ​​
• IL Department of Pubic Health Covid-19 "Guidance for Large Businesses" Click here
• IL Commerce Commission – Addresses Actions regarding protection consumers, transportation and utilities  Click here 
• Illinois Department of Labor Click here
• State of IL Covid-19 Response Fund -  to donate  Click here


• #AllinIllinois - Covid-19 prevention campaign announced by Governor Pritzker April 2nd reinforcing Illinoisans to stay home and stay safe!  Click here  
• Illinois Retail Merchant Association Click here 
• Illinois Department of Transportation Click here
• U. S. Small Business Administration - New EIDL Program (June 15, 2020) Click here
  Restore Illinois - A Public Health Approach to Safely Reopen Our State Click here
  Restore Illinois - Dashboard for each region, FAQ's and Plan Updates Click here
  Governor Pritzker launches central website:  www.coronavirus.illinois.gov ​
  

 FEDERAL RESOURCES

• US SBA Payment Protection Program (PPP) Click here
• US SBA Small Business guidance and loan resources: Click here
  • IL District Office Click here
• US SBA - "Find a Lender" Tool Click here
• US SBA - (EIDL) - Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance program (June 15, 2020 release)  Click here
• US SBA - Local staff is on hand ready to assist. To reach the District or Branch Office, please contact:
  • Chicago Office: (312) 353-4528
  • Springfield Branch: (217) 747-8249
  • Email: Illinois.DO@sba.gov
• Small Business Guide to the CARES ACT Click here
• Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator CARES ACT - Questions & Answers Click here
• IRS - Coronovirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments  Click here
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Click here
• COVID-19 Task Force at the White House Click here
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Click here 
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Resources, guidance and Insights to protect America businesses, workers and families.  Click here ​
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)  Click here
• CDC Guidance for Business & Employers  Click here ​

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UTILITIES 

• ComEd - has extended suspension of disconnects for customers unable to pay their bills and have waived new late payment charges until at least July 1st.  Click here
  • ComEd warns of Covid-19 Related Energy Scams - Click here
• Comcast Click here
• AT&T Click here
• Nicor Gas Click here
• Comcast Click here

 
INDUSTRY RESOURCES

• ​​Healthcare – IL Department of Public Health (for providers and facilities)

           Click here

• Healthcare – American Medical Association: Click here
• Healthcare – IL Health and Hospital Association: Click here
• Manufacturing – IL Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Click here
• Manufacturing – IL Manufacturers’ Association (IMA: Click here
  • IMA-Webinars & Resources
  • Retail – Illinois Retail Merchants Association updates Click here
• Association of American Railroads  Click here

 
BUSINESS RESOURCES

• Small Business Development Center(SBDC) at Joliet Junior College  Click here
• America's Small Business Development Centers  Click here
• U. S. Chamber of Commerce - Click here  
  • April 28th U.S. Chamber Joint Letter on Reopening the Economy - Click here
  • April 28th U.S. Chamber Press Release on Reopening the Economy - Click here
  • April 16th - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Save Small Business Initiative - Click here​
• Will County List of Chambers of Commerce - Click here
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 Click here
• SCORE Mentors Click here
  • New!  SCORE  -  Small Business Support Platform  & Discussion Group
• Restaurant Strong Fund Click here
  •  Support America's restaurant industry 
  • Obtain RSF Grant Information